Cloud Architect, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Laurel, MD
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Aug 31, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $142k
$70k most similar roles pay here $242k

This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 375 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 368 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cloud Architect, Senior

As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will join a dedicated team focused on enhancing national security through innovative cloud solutions. Your role involves collaborating with clients to develop and implement strategic cloud migration plans while ensuring compliance with standards throughout the process. You will leverage your expertise in complex enterprise infrastructure and production AWS environments to design pragmatic migration paths that maintain system operability during transformation. Key responsibilities include modernizing infrastructure, building ROI models, and optimizing costs through iterative delivery methods. Essential skills encompass deep knowledge of cloud economics, VPC design, storage tiers, compute options, and security controls, particularly within the context of ATO and WANDS environments. Ideal candidates also have experience in CNO spaces, cost optimization practices, and effective communication across various technical and executive stakeholders.

What you'll do

  • Design pragmatic migration paths for complex enterprise infrastructure to ensure operational continuity.
  • Develop cloud-based solutions using AWS or equivalent platforms for national security challenges.
  • Inform and guide clients on strategic cloud architecture decisions during the migration process.
  • Broaden technical skill set by developing critical systems in restricted environments like ATO and WANDS.
  • Communicate effectively between various teams, including cloud consultants, mission developers, and executives.

What we're looking for

  • Experience building complex enterprise infrastructure using systems engineering principles.
  • Expertise in designing cloud migration paths while maintaining system operability.
  • Proficiency with AWS or equivalent cloud architecture and infrastructure modernization.
  • Knowledge of cloud economics, VPC design, storage tiers, compute options, and security controls.
  • Understanding of agency-specific nuances in cloud migration environments like ATO and WANDS.

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